Audi 80 1991 vs Volkswagen Golf 1996

 
Audi 80
1991 - 1995
Volkswagen Golf
1996 - 1997
Body: SedanHatchback
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.3 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 133 HP115 HP
Torque: 186 NM166 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds11.9 seconds
Audi 80 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi 80 engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.58.7
Real fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100km9.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi 80 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 80 could require 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle630 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption600 km with real consumption
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 7 years7 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.02 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
Audi 80 is 46 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi 80 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 430 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
710 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Audi 80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`750no data
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

average
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 8001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 6.4/10
Pros and Cons: Audi 80 has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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